Intro
This week’s Nintendo Download round-up focuses on fresh releases and promotions across the Nintendo Switch 2 and legacy Nintendo Switch systems, as published by Nintendo of America.
Key highlights include new first-party and third‑party eShop arrivals for the Nintendo Switch 2 hardware, a timed game trial for EA SPORTS FC 26 available to Nintendo Switch Online members, and a limited-time subscription promotion for Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack.
New releases on Nintendo Switch 2
- The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales — From the team behind the OCTOPATH TRAVELER series comes a single-player action‑RPG that follows adventurer Elliot and his fairy companion Faie.
The title features action-based combat with seven weapon types, customizable Magicite upgrades, and character-focused Fairy Actions.
The Adventures of Elliot is available now on Nintendo Switch 2.
- Observer: System Redux — Bloober Team’s updated cyberpunk thriller puts players in the role of an Observer who probes suspects’ memories and dreams.
Observer: System Redux is available now on Nintendo Switch 2.
Notable pre-orders and launches
- Devil May Cry 5 Devil Hunter Edition (Capcom) — The Devil May Cry 5 Devil Hunter Edition arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 on June 23, offering the full game plus downloadable content and a 60 fps performance mode in both TV and handheld on the new hardware.
Pre-orders are available now on Nintendo eShop.
- The Drifter — Nintendo Switch 2 Edition becomes available June 22.
- Wanderstop — Launches on Nintendo Switch 2 June 23.
- The Necromancer’s Tale — Available June 24.
Timed trials and offers
- EA SPORTS FC 26 trial — Nintendo Switch Online members can download and play the full EA SPORTS FC 26 game on Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch at no extra cost from June 18 at 10 a.m.
PT through June 24 at 11:59 p.m.
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Players who purchase the game during or after the trial retain save data; participants also earn 100 My Nintendo Platinum Points.
Digital purchases of EA SPORTS FC 26 are available at an 80% discount through July 1 at 11:59 p.m.
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- Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack promotion — Nintendo is offering a free bonus month of Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack when customers purchase or redeem a 12‑month individual or family membership.
This promotion is available to current and new members and ends July 28 at 11:59 p.m.
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(Nintendo’s promotional details are posted on its official site.)
Digital Spotlight, Nintendo Music, and activities
Nintendo’s Digital Spotlight highlighted family and party titles across Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch in time for Father’s Day, including picks like Super Mario Galaxy, Super Mario Party Jamboree Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, and Donkey Kong Bananza.
Nintendo Music added the Wii Sports Resort soundtrack and refreshed Super Mario Bros. free-roam playlists.
Nintendo also launched the My Nintendo Classic Fun with Nintendo Switch Online Sweepstakes; entries are open through Sept. 9 at 11 p.m.
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Where to buy
All titles and promotions listed here are available via the Nintendo eShop on the appropriate platforms.
For the full list of weekly discounts and the complete weekly release schedule, consult Nintendo’s official store sales page.
This week’s Nintendo Download round-up focuses on fresh releases and promotions across the Nintendo Switch 2 and legacy Nintendo Switch systems, as published by Nintendo of America.
Key highlights include new first-party and third‑party eShop arrivals for the Nintendo Switch 2 hardware, a timed game trial for EA SPORTS FC 26 available to Nintendo Switch Online members, and a limited-time subscription promotion for Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack.
New releases on Nintendo Switch 2
- The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales — From the team behind the OCTOPATH TRAVELER series comes a single-player action‑RPG that follows adventurer Elliot and his fairy companion Faie.
The title features action-based combat with seven weapon types, customizable Magicite upgrades, and character-focused Fairy Actions.
The Adventures of Elliot is available now on Nintendo Switch 2.
- Observer: System Redux — Bloober Team’s updated cyberpunk thriller puts players in the role of an Observer who probes suspects’ memories and dreams.
Observer: System Redux is available now on Nintendo Switch 2.
Notable pre-orders and launches
- Devil May Cry 5 Devil Hunter Edition (Capcom) — The Devil May Cry 5 Devil Hunter Edition arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 on June 23, offering the full game plus downloadable content and a 60 fps performance mode in both TV and handheld on the new hardware.
Pre-orders are available now on Nintendo eShop.
- The Drifter — Nintendo Switch 2 Edition becomes available June 22.
- Wanderstop — Launches on Nintendo Switch 2 June 23.
- The Necromancer’s Tale — Available June 24.
Timed trials and offers
- EA SPORTS FC 26 trial — Nintendo Switch Online members can download and play the full EA SPORTS FC 26 game on Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch at no extra cost from June 18 at 10 a.m.
PT through June 24 at 11:59 p.m.
PT.
Players who purchase the game during or after the trial retain save data; participants also earn 100 My Nintendo Platinum Points.
Digital purchases of EA SPORTS FC 26 are available at an 80% discount through July 1 at 11:59 p.m.
PT.
- Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack promotion — Nintendo is offering a free bonus month of Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack when customers purchase or redeem a 12‑month individual or family membership.
This promotion is available to current and new members and ends July 28 at 11:59 p.m.
PT.
(Nintendo’s promotional details are posted on its official site.)
Digital Spotlight, Nintendo Music, and activities
Nintendo’s Digital Spotlight highlighted family and party titles across Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch in time for Father’s Day, including picks like Super Mario Galaxy, Super Mario Party Jamboree Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, and Donkey Kong Bananza.
Nintendo Music added the Wii Sports Resort soundtrack and refreshed Super Mario Bros. free-roam playlists.
Nintendo also launched the My Nintendo Classic Fun with Nintendo Switch Online Sweepstakes; entries are open through Sept. 9 at 11 p.m.
PT.
Where to buy
All titles and promotions listed here are available via the Nintendo eShop on the appropriate platforms.
For the full list of weekly discounts and the complete weekly release schedule, consult Nintendo’s official store sales page.